Very Good
#678 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 24% in state
Broad Street EL Sch
Elementary School · Butler Area SD
200 Broad St, Butler, PA 16001
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#678 of 2,846
In Butler
#2 of 8
public schools
In district
#2 of 9
Butler Area SD
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Broad Street EL Sch
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About Broad Street EL Sch
Broad Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Butler, PA, part of Butler Area SD. Broad Street EL Sch serves approximately 226 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Broad Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Broad Street EL Sch show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Broad Street EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Broad Street EL Sch — Students at Broad Street EL Sch score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 10 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.
How Broad Street EL Sch Compares
See how Broad Street EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
200 Broad St, Butler, PA 16001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Broad Street EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Northwest El Sch (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Knoch Intermediate El Sch (rated 7.7/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Saxonburg), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Center Township El Sch (rated 7.3/10, 3.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Butler, see our Butler schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Butler | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Emily Brittain El Sch Butler | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Butler Area IHS Butler | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Butler Area SHS Butler | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Butler | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Butler County Area Vocational Technical School Butler | 0.8 mi | — |
| ADELPHOI EDUCATION AT BUTLER Butler | 0.9 mi | — |
| McQuistion El Sch Butler | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Northwest El Sch Butler | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Center Township El Sch Butler | 3.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Summit Township El Sch Butler | 4.2 mi | 7.1 |
| HIS KIDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Butler | 5.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PENN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Butler | 6.1 mi | 6.5 |
| SUMMIT ACADEMY Herman | 5.1 mi | 9.0 |
| ST WENDELIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Butler | 5.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Connoquenessing El Sch Renfrew | 6.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Knoch HS Saxonburg | 8.7 mi | 6.8 |
| HOLY SEPULCHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Butler | 9.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Knoch Intermediate El Sch Saxonburg | 8.8 mi | 7.7 |
| ST LUKE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cabot | 8.3 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,325
Median Home Value
$191,400
Median Rent
$864/mo
Population
39,733
College Educated
28.2%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
45.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Broad Street EL Sch
What grades does Broad Street EL Sch serve?
Broad Street EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Broad Street EL Sch?
Broad Street EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Street EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Street EL Sch is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broad Street EL Sch rank in PA?
Broad Street EL Sch ranks #678 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Broad Street EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Broad Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Broad Street EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broad Street EL Sch has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Broad Street EL Sch a charter school?
No, Broad Street EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broad Street EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Broad Street EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broad Street EL Sch?
98.7% of students at Broad Street EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (724) 214-3630
Resources & Links
District
Butler Area SD- District Enrollment
- 5,941
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,524
- District Rank
- #2 of 9
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